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De boetvaardige H. Hieronymus in de woestijn
De boetvaardige H. Hieronymus in de woestijn is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Aelbrecht Bouts. It dates from 1490 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. De boetvaardige H.
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Overview
De boetvaardige H. Hieronymus in de woestijn is a 1490 oil painting by Aelbrecht Bouts, a Flemish artist of the Northern Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Jerome kneeling in a landscape, surrounded by rolling hills, trees, and a distant body of water. A lion is present, and a red hat and rope lie nearby, symbolizing Jerome's penitence. His somber expression and outstretched hands convey a sense of devotion.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Bouts' characteristic attention to detail and realism, evident in the elaborate landscape and Jerome's expressive figure.
History & Provenance
Aelbrecht Bouts was born into a family of painters in Leuven, where he established his workshop. His father, Dieric Bouts the Elder, and brother, Dieric Bouts the Younger, were also painters, suggesting a familial influence on his style and technique.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Aelbrecht Bouts (c.1452 - March 1549) was a Flemish painter of the Early Netherlandish era.
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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